Gophers Qualify for CRAA D1AA National Sevens!
The University of Minnesota Men's Rugby team has secured a spot at the CRAA D1AA National Sevens Championship! The Gophers earned their qualification with a strong performance, finishing second at the Heart of America Conference Sevens Tournament in Columbia, Missouri on April 19th.
Here's the scores from the day:
Game 1: Minnesota 5 - 7 Iowa State
Game 2: Minnesota 28 - 5 Kansas State
Game 3: Minnesota 22 - 7 Kansas
Game 4 (Semi-Final): Minnesota 19 - 14 Iowa
Game 5 (Final): Minnesota 22 - 5 Iowa State
Adding to the accolades, juniors Owen Voice and Carter Roth were selected to the All-Conference sevens team. Freshman Joshua Nacker was also recognized for his outstanding performance, earning the title of Gophers Player of the Tournament.
The CRAA D1AA National Sevens Championship will be hosted by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 17th and 18th.
Heart of America Sevens Roster:
Anders Vevang, Carter Roth, Declan Rusk, Tristan Malletroit, Alex Morton, Joshua Nacker, Owen Voice, Sam Dodd, Thomas Kreuger, Ike Tacheny, Dominic Kreiling, Jonathon Torbenson, Marcus Lorenzen, Landon Nebel, Will Brown
Staff:
Paul O’Brien, Luke Geister-Jones, Seth Symond, Piper Wilson, Kira Kostelecky
Meet Your 2025 Rugby Club Leadership!
Exciting news for the future of our rugby club! We're thrilled to introduce the dedicated individuals who will be leading our organization in 2025. These passionate members have stepped forward to guide our club and strengthen our community.
Get to know your new leadership:
President: Sam Dodd
Vice President: Tenzin Gyaldatsang
Treasurer: Will Brown
Fundraising: Declan Rusk
Safety & Facilities: Marcus Lorenzen
Travel: Carter Roth
Recruitment: Josh Nacker
Communications: Dominic Kreiling
We're looking forward to the energy, vision, and commitment this leadership team will bring to our rugby club in the coming year. Stay connected for news on upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved!
Meet your new alumni board for 2025
Exciting news! We're pleased to announce the newly appointed members of your Rugby Alumni Board. These dedicated individuals have stepped up to lead our association and foster a strong connection among alumni.
Get to know your new board:
President: Russell Enea
Vice President: Seth Symond
Treasurer: Aiden Anderson
Socials and Events: Hannah Nitz
Communications: Davis Lake
We're looking forward to the energy and ideas this team will bring to our alumni network. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming initiatives and events!